Baked Italian-Style Cauliflower

This is a great alternative to spaghetti with marinara.  If you are trying to cut out pasta (like I am), the cauliflower is a good substitute!

1 T. olive oil
1 c. chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 oz. lean ground sirloin (I use ground turkey)
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. crushed red pepper
1/4 t. black pepper
1 1/2 c. marinara sauce
2 oz. kalamata olives, chopped (omit this if you don't like olives)
1 1/2 lb. cauliflower, cut into florets
1 oz. French baguette (1 in. pieces)
1/4 c. grated Romano or parmesan cheese

Heat a large skillet over med-high heat.  Add oil to the pan.  Add onion, saute 4 minutes.  Add garlic, saute 30 seconds.  Stir in beef, sprinkle with salt and peppers and saute 3 minutes or until browned.  Stir in sauce and olives.  Preheat broiler.  Steam the cauliflower for 4 minutes or until crisp tender.  Place cauliflower in broiler-safe baking dish.  Top with sauce mixture.  Turn the bread into crumbs in a food processor.  Combine crumbs and cheese, sprinkle over cauliflower mixture.  Broil for 4 minutes or until browned.

Servings: 4 (2 cups each)  306 calories

* If you don't want to buy a whole baguette to use, you can substitute breadcrumbs that you buy or make yourself.